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Loose women conspiracy

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Cantatopeatingthespicyones · 15/04/2026 12:37

Does anyone else find it a bit strange that they just disappeared off air and are still not back?
They say it’s due to budget cuts and stick on a load of game show repeats. It’s a P take, can’t believe we pay a tv licence for this

When are they back? Barely watching itv now

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Sarahpainting · 15/04/2026 14:05

Went to the theatre last week to see JSP she said it’s back on the 27th April

AntiqueBabyLoanSmurf · 15/04/2026 14:03

Lostin2046 · 15/04/2026 13:59

I've never watched Loose Women in my life, but I think there was a conspiracy about fighting behind the scenes because Facebook kept trying to push it at me for some reason.

But, I thought ITV was slimming down all of its awful daytime TV shows or something, no? Probably just that.

I can believe that conspiracy!

Channel 5 have recently changed their offering so that it's all phone-in/panel discussion shows all day until 3pm. It's kind of informal-but-serious for the most part (with only the occasional 'silly' topic) - so maybe that's taken viewers from ITV and they're trying to regain ground by beefing up what they offer?

MacchiatoMavis · 15/04/2026 14:03

If this is the definition of a conspiracy then the word has indeed lost all meaning.
Loose Women is televisual arse-gravy and I do absolutely judge anyone who thinks otherwise.

TheAutumnCrow · 15/04/2026 14:00

corlan · 15/04/2026 13:13

If you're missing Loose Women I suggest you seek out a cafe or perhaps a social club where you can replicate the experience by eavesdropping on a group of not particularly bright or informed women talking with absolute conviction about subjects they know fuck all about.

And at least one of them is half cut.

Lostin2046 · 15/04/2026 13:59

I've never watched Loose Women in my life, but I think there was a conspiracy about fighting behind the scenes because Facebook kept trying to push it at me for some reason.

But, I thought ITV was slimming down all of its awful daytime TV shows or something, no? Probably just that.

somanychristmaslights · 15/04/2026 13:57

Maybe it was taken off air as it’s so unbelievably shit.

AntiqueBabyLoanSmurf · 15/04/2026 13:53

MendingWall · 15/04/2026 13:42

What I meant was OP’s licence fee is not going towards the production of Loose Women or otherwise.

But I think you were too caught up in frothing about the licence fee to understand to catch the nuance.

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No frothing here at all - I'm very happy to pay for the BBC, for all of its faults, but I think it's outrageous that people who have no interest in watching BBC TV still have to pay for it - like legally having to pay Tesco to be allowed to buy food from Asda.

Of course you're right that none of OP's licence fee payment is going towards Loose Women; but she does still have to pay for it, even if that's the only TV programme she ever watches - and I don't think it's unfair for people to be annoyed when they have to pay for something but don't receive it, regardless of how the spoils are (or aren't) split.

MendingWall · 15/04/2026 13:42

AntiqueBabyLoanSmurf · 15/04/2026 13:35

Well, ITV as a commercial broadcaster is not funded by the TV licence fee so you’re not paying for it.

The first part of this statement is true, but the second part is not! This is one reason why the licence fee's days are now numbered: because people are getting rightly angry at being legally forced to pay the BBC for watching ITV!

It's always going to cause confusion and anger on both sides when you realise that you've been paying X for a service for years via middleman Y, but that Y has actually been keeping it all for themselves and not passing a penny of it on to X.

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What I meant was OP’s licence fee is not going towards the production of Loose Women or otherwise.

But I think you were too caught up in frothing about the licence fee to understand to catch the nuance.

ToKittyornottoKitty · 15/04/2026 13:37

Womanofcustard · 15/04/2026 13:35

For the hard of reading:
You have to have a TV licence to watch live tv - even if it’s a commercial channel! It’s the law!

Loose Women doesn’t need to be watched live.

AntiqueBabyLoanSmurf · 15/04/2026 13:35

MendingWall · 15/04/2026 12:42

Well, ITV as a commercial broadcaster is not funded by the TV licence fee so you’re not paying for it. But on that basis, if they’re not making new ones it’s probably because the advertising revenue doesn’t cover the cost of production.

Well, ITV as a commercial broadcaster is not funded by the TV licence fee so you’re not paying for it.

The first part of this statement is true, but the second part is not! This is one reason why the licence fee's days are now numbered: because people are getting rightly angry at being legally forced to pay the BBC for watching ITV!

It's always going to cause confusion and anger on both sides when you realise that you've been paying X for a service for years via middleman Y, but that Y has actually been keeping it all for themselves and not passing a penny of it on to X.

Womanofcustard · 15/04/2026 13:35

For the hard of reading:
You have to have a TV licence to watch live tv - even if it’s a commercial channel! It’s the law!

Riapia · 15/04/2026 13:35

corlan · 15/04/2026 13:13

If you're missing Loose Women I suggest you seek out a cafe or perhaps a social club where you can replicate the experience by eavesdropping on a group of not particularly bright or informed women talking with absolute conviction about subjects they know fuck all about.

Me and my friends have every right to meet and discuss things that we know fuck all about. If you want to restrict us to only chatting on things we have knowledge on it wouldn’t be worth us meeting up.
Wear headphones if our ignorance upsets you.
😉😁😁.

HJ40 · 15/04/2026 13:27

corlan · 15/04/2026 13:13

If you're missing Loose Women I suggest you seek out a cafe or perhaps a social club where you can replicate the experience by eavesdropping on a group of not particularly bright or informed women talking with absolute conviction about subjects they know fuck all about.

Or just spend time browsing mn threads instead.

Yesitsmeimback · 15/04/2026 13:19

corlan · 15/04/2026 13:13

If you're missing Loose Women I suggest you seek out a cafe or perhaps a social club where you can replicate the experience by eavesdropping on a group of not particularly bright or informed women talking with absolute conviction about subjects they know fuck all about.

😂😂😂😂

corlan · 15/04/2026 13:13

If you're missing Loose Women I suggest you seek out a cafe or perhaps a social club where you can replicate the experience by eavesdropping on a group of not particularly bright or informed women talking with absolute conviction about subjects they know fuck all about.

Imaginary86 · 15/04/2026 13:05

Stillfatstillmiserable · 15/04/2026 12:43

You don’t pay your tv licence for this.
TV licence covers BBC only, that’s why you don’t get adverts on those channels.
I can’t watch LW, I can’t bear the manic ‘crowd applause and cheering’ after every god damn comment

That’s gone now, there is no longer a live audience

Imaginary86 · 15/04/2026 13:04

They are due back on screens this April

JacknDiane · 15/04/2026 13:03

I can't believe anyone watches loose women nevermind misses it

GrianGealach · 15/04/2026 13:02

IamRedCrossnotJesus · 15/04/2026 12:49

I heard it is all the fault of woke, Muslim benefit claimants.

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Yes, when they're not cancelling Christmas and forcing everyone to say 'Winterval', they're cancelling Loose Women. Busy lot, these imaginary Muslims. Grin

WhatAMarvelousTune · 15/04/2026 13:02

PollyBell · 15/04/2026 12:46

What conspiracy?

A conspiracy to get rid of inane daytime tv chit chat?

2spensive · 15/04/2026 12:56

Don't worry, there's plenty of trash tv still on, just go elsewhere for your fill.

Spaghettea · 15/04/2026 12:55

Or a TV licence for that matter

GenieGenealogy · 15/04/2026 12:53

I don't think you understand what a conspiracy theory is.

ToKittyornottoKitty · 15/04/2026 12:50

IamRedCrossnotJesus · 15/04/2026 12:49

I heard it is all the fault of woke, Muslim benefit claimants.

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IamRedCrossnotJesus · 15/04/2026 12:49

PollyBell · 15/04/2026 12:46

What conspiracy?

I heard it is all the fault of woke, Muslim benefit claimants.